Information disclosure in Cortex XDR Agent for Windows



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-0029
CWE-ID CWE-59
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Cortex XDR Agent for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU67351

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0029

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure link following within the Cortex XDR agent when generating a tech support file. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cortex XDR Agent for Windows: before 5.0.12-hotfix, 7.5.101-CE, 7.7.3, 5.0.12-hotfix, 5.0.12-hotfix

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0029


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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